Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Istanbul Airport to Cairo flights typically cost between £211 and £260 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £174 on Air Cairo (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Istanbul Airport to Cairo flights typically cost between £211 and £260 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £174 on Air Cairo (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Question 2

How often are flights from Istanbul to Cairo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

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Departing from Istanbul Airport to Cairo will take you 2h 05m. Istanbul Airport and Cairo are separated by a distance of 785 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Air Cairo is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at £161. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Nile Air and Egyptair, with the lowest prices starting at £164 and £185, respectively. Users have found that Air Cairo is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Nesma Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Nile Air and Air Arabia, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Cairo for a low price.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo (average of £191). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo in April is currently the most expensive (average of £255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

Accepted Answer

The most flights from IST to CAI are scheduled on a Saturday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £98. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Cairo) can be booked for £174 on average, our data indicates £363 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

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Consider Air Serbia (89%), LOT (82%) or Egyptair (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Cairo.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

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Before booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo check out the most popular airlines for this route: Egyptair, Air Cairo or Nile Air.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to CAI?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 68% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Istanbul to Cairo, you will be flying into Cairo. Cairo (CAI) is just 11.5 mi from the center of the city. Cairo is the only Cairo airport and it handles 14 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Cairo from Istanbul on a regular basis.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Istanbul to Cairo?

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Deals for Istanbul to Cairo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to Cairo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairo from Istanbul.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Istanbul to Cairo with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairo from Istanbul shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Istanbul to Cairo become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Istanbul to Cairo and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	£174
One-way from	£93
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£219
Good round-trip deal	£530 or less
Good one-way deal	£129 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Cairo	Cheapest£161	Average£237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Cairo flights
Nile Air	Cheapest£164	Average£192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Nile Air flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£185	Average£216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo from £93

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to CAI?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 68% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cairo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Cairo flights typically cost between £211 and £260 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £174 on Air Cairo (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cairo

The most flights from IST to CAI are scheduled on a Saturday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Cairo delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Cairo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Cairo flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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Istanbul Airport to Cairo flights typically cost between £211 and £260 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £174 on Air Cairo (21 Sept–23 Sept).